What makes Domaine Blain-Gagnard unique among Gagnard estates?

It is the only Gagnard-related domaine to hold Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet, the smallest and most rarely encountered of the three Chassagne grand crus.

What is Jean-Marc Blain's winemaking philosophy?

Maximizing elegance over power. Lutte raisonnée viticulture, careful harvest, and restrained use of new oak preserve the purity and finesse of each terroir.

What percentage of the estate is Chardonnay?

Approximately 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir, with a tiny Passetoutgrain parcel.

ProducerChassagne-Montrachet

Domaine Blain-Gagnard

ドメーヌ・ブラン・ガニャール

Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet specialist — Gagnard elegance with Sancerre precision

Formed in 1980 when Jean-Marc Blain (a Sancerrois who studied oenology at Dijon) married Claudine Gagnard, youngest daughter of Jacques and Marie-Josèphe Gagnard. The estate's 20.5-acre vineyard holdings include three grand crus: Le Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, and the rare Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet. Their son Marc-Antonin now assists the couple. The Gagnard and Delagrange-Bachelet family heritage traces back to 1683. Jean-Marc practices lutte raisonnée farming, always prioritizing elegance over power in his winemaking.

Cuvées

クリオ・バタール・モンラッシェグランクリュ
Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
White
Chardonnay
Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet is one of the smallest Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy, spanning only 1.57 hectares. Domaine Blain-Gagnard produces an exceptionally elegant and refined expression of this terroir. The wine is characterized by its intense mineral backbone, complex layers of white flowers, citrus, and hazelnut, and a remarkably long, persistent finish. It represents the pinnacle of Chardonnay, showcasing the unique microclimate of Chassagne-Montrachet with precision and grace.

Who Is This For?

Collectors seeking rare grand cru Chassagne, particularly Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet, from a classically elegant estate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Domaine Blain-Gagnard unique among Gagnard estates?: It is the only Gagnard-related domaine to hold Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet, the smallest and most rarely encountered of the three Chassagne grand crus.
What is Jean-Marc Blain's winemaking philosophy?: Maximizing elegance over power. Lutte raisonnée viticulture, careful harvest, and restrained use of new oak preserve the purity and finesse of each terroir.
What percentage of the estate is Chardonnay?: Approximately 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir, with a tiny Passetoutgrain parcel.

Domaine Blain-Gagnard

Cuvées

Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru

Who Is This For?

Frequently Asked Questions